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Nyx Software Functional System
Verification & Validation Engineer
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
5-10 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
1d ago
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The Software Functional System Verification & Validation Engineer will ensure Nyx's flight software meets system requirements through comprehensive testing and verification campaigns. This role involves defining verification levels, executing tests, analyzing results, and collaborating with subsystem teams to maintain traceability and resolve issues.
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecraft for humanity.
We want you as a talented Software Functional System Verification & Validation Engineer to help us in our mission by making sure that Nyx's flight software does exactly what the system needs it to do, and that this is proven at the right level of test.
Key Responsibilities
Keep a holistic view of the system-level software functional requirements and ensure they are correctly implemented and verified.
Decide, per requirement, the right verification level: low-level unit test, SIL scenario, PIL run, HIL run, or vehicle-in-the-loop run.
Define, plan, and execute verification campaigns across these levels, and analyse and report the results.
Work day to day with the functional chain responsible in each subsystem team to define functional chains, test cases, and required test facilities.
Dive into the details when needed: analyse failures in the code and make hands-on adjustments to test scripts, test harnesses, and software, in coordination with the FSW team.
Maintain traceability from system requirements to implementation and verification evidence.
Review test descriptions, expected inputs and outputs, and verification reports for completeness and correctness.
Triage test failures, drive issue resolution with the FSW team, and manage related deviations and waivers.
Prepare test readiness and review material, and report verification status to the FSW lead and the Chief Engineer.
What we would love to see from you
Degree in Aerospace, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related field.
5-10 years of experience working on complex space projects, including software verification and validation of embedded, real-time, or safety-critical systems.
Hands-on experience with at least two of: SIL, PIL, HIL, or vehicle-level test campaigns.
Holistic system thinker who is also ready to go into the code and make adjustments when the details require it.
Strong C/C++ reading and debugging skills, plus scripting for test automation (e.g., Python).
Solid understanding of spacecraft subsystems and how functional chains span them (e.g., AOCS, power, thermal, propulsion, avionics).
Experience with requirements management and traceability tools.
Structured, precise, and ownership-driven, with the ability to align multiple subsystem teams.
Nice to have
Experience in flight software on spacecraft or launch vehicles.
Familiarity with NASA & ECSS standards for space software and verification.
Experience operating or setting up SIL, PIL, HIL and/or vehicle-in-the-loop facilities.
Why you should join us!
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
Updated 1d ago
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Nyx Software Functional System
Munich, Bavaria, Germany • Full Time